Calling all arms...
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 907
Likes: 0
From: Citrus Heights, CA
Originally Posted by fastmover
Thanks to AJ, Chet, and Dan for teaching me about differential, transfer case, and transmission lubrication. Now I need to do somethings to my truck.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanization
Without it, the steel may be unprotected from flat tappet abrasion.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
I talked to the guy at the tranny shop today and showed him the tranny. He said it's one of his, it was rebuilt about 4 years ago and ther truck has been sitting for about the last 3 so it's got pretty low miles since the rebuild. He said he could swap all the internals into the correct case for 200 bucks if we supply the case, and 80 bucks more if he supplies it. For another 300 he could get us a special heavy-duty hand-brazed converter. He recommended changing the valve body as well since the springs that control the shift points are softer for the diesel, so that it shifts at lower RPM.
At this point I think we should look into the guy that Clint mentioned about working on the tranny for us. If that doesn't pan out, I know a guy who does auto tranny stuff on the side who could maybe do it for us cheaper. He's in So. Cal. on vacation right now but will be back Friday so I can contact him then.
At this point I think we should look into the guy that Clint mentioned about working on the tranny for us. If that doesn't pan out, I know a guy who does auto tranny stuff on the side who could maybe do it for us cheaper. He's in So. Cal. on vacation right now but will be back Friday so I can contact him then.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,231
Likes: 1
From: Near Fresno, California
$200 is fair, cheaper is better. I am told it is not much more labor involved to overhaul the tranny as to swap cases. But for a few dollars more I would go with the guy who already knows the tranny. Will the case we have at Mike's work?
Also, the different shift kit is going to be needed - we need to push the engine beyound 3k RPM, which is where the diesels run. Or can we use the kit from the tranny at Mikes?
I am in favor of taking up a collection and getting it done! What do you guys think?
Also, the different shift kit is going to be needed - we need to push the engine beyound 3k RPM, which is where the diesels run. Or can we use the kit from the tranny at Mikes?
I am in favor of taking up a collection and getting it done! What do you guys think?
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,077
Likes: 0
From: Vallejo, CA
I am willing to pony up some money for it. If we find someone cheaper somewhere else in the state, we (probably Dan) will have to haul transmission parts all over the state to get it fixed, then haul it back up to Dan's. That can cost us lots in gas and time. I say we go with the guy in Dan's neighborhood. (This is coming from a guy who just tried driving a truck back from Montana and then shipping the broken engine to Billings and back.)
Tell me who to send a check to.
kgs
Tell me who to send a check to.
kgs
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,231
Likes: 1
From: Near Fresno, California
Mike is the one handling the money - send it to him. He would rather get the money using PayPal - it keeps his wife from getting confused. Perhaps he can post directions and names again.
I can go $150, and I expect we will need around $400. Should we plan on a new torque converter too?
Also, lets let Dan pick the shop - if he trusts his friend he may choose to go with him.
I can go $150, and I expect we will need around $400. Should we plan on a new torque converter too?
Also, lets let Dan pick the shop - if he trusts his friend he may choose to go with him.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 914
Likes: 0
From: Livermore, Ca.
Let me first request forgiveness for the high usage of bandwidth here.
But, I want to tell a short story.....
Here are the pictures from this weekend:
The Shop -
Proposed Lift
Actual lift at this point - Rear end Installed
Another angle of the rear end -
One more shot of the rear end / spring for good luck -
But, I want to tell a short story.....
Here are the pictures from this weekend:
The Shop -
Proposed Lift
Actual lift at this point - Rear end Installed
Another angle of the rear end -
One more shot of the rear end / spring for good luck -
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,341
Likes: 5
From: Sacramento
That last one with Dan on the welder should be printed and saved, it's a good one!
Those tires & rims...are they going to be 33-12.50-(15,16, or 16.5)?
Those tires & rims...are they going to be 33-12.50-(15,16, or 16.5)?
Last edited by nevrenufhp; Jul 23, 2007 at 09:47 PM.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 914
Likes: 0
From: Livermore, Ca.
AJ at his best ....... Napping -
And here is what you guys missed out on the State Park Sunday -
The next time we'll have to plan it so that we can get this site #31 for our crew and a boat ride ....
And here is what you guys missed out on the State Park Sunday -
The next time we'll have to plan it so that we can get this site #31 for our crew and a boat ride ....
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 914
Likes: 0
From: Livermore, Ca.
Oh, I missed a couple that I wanted to show.....
Front end painted -
Engine Trial fitment -
These are only a sample of the picts believe it or not. I'll make a CD if someone wants to load into a gallery .... Dan?
Front end painted -
Engine Trial fitment -
These are only a sample of the picts believe it or not. I'll make a CD if someone wants to load into a gallery .... Dan?
Last edited by Mecinoid; Jul 23, 2007 at 09:57 PM.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
Great pics AJ! (Except for the ones with me in them of course...how come I look like I've got some gas backed up in that last one...?
)
Dale, the tires are 16.5's
)Dale, the tires are 16.5's
Last edited by TigerDan; Jul 23, 2007 at 10:01 PM.